James Marsden

James Paul Marsden is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He became widely recognized for his portrayal of Cyclops in four films of the X-Men series (2000–2014) and has appeared in notable films such as The Notebook (2004), Superman Returns (2006), Hairspray (2007), Enchanted (2007), 27 Dresses (2008), Hop (2011), and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013). Marsden has also taken on diverse roles, including a portrayal of John F. Kennedy in The Butler (2013) and Tom Wachowski in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series (2020–present). He is set to reprise his role as Cyclops in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Avengers: Doomsday (2026). Marsden began his career with guest appearances on television shows such as Saved by the Bell: The New Class, Touched by an Angel, and Party of Five. He has received critical acclaim and has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe.